I currently live in Casper, Wyoming. I am proud to have been raised on a small farm outside of Buffalo. Wyoming has always been home. After graduating from Buffalo High School, I left the state twice to pursue my education, but like many Wyomingites, I came back because this is where I wanted to raise my family. Wyoming’s values of hard work, personal responsibility, family, and community shaped who I am, and protecting those values is why I chose to serve.

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I hold a doctorate in educational leadership, am a mother of two college students, and am the current State Representative for House District 57. I was raised with Wyoming values — work hard, live within your means, help your neighbor, and leave things better than you found them. My professional career has been dedicated to education, serving as a reading teacher and now as a curriculum director working to improve outcomes, solve problems, and support the communities I serve. As a legislator, I believe government works best when it governs closest to the people. My campaign was built on a simple idea: give the voice back to the people. Through my HD57 survey initiative, I ask constituents where they stand on important issues, publicly share the results, and use that information to guide my votes. Representation should be focused on the people we serve.

Wyoming’s greatest challenge is protecting what makes our state special while preparing responsibly for the future. We must address rising costs, property taxes, workforce needs, healthcare access, and economic stability, as well as the immediate challenge of water resource management, all without losing our Wyoming values. I believe solutions come from listening to the people closest to the issues — not assuming government always has the answer. Wyoming has incredible opportunities: strong communities, natural resources, innovation, and hardworking people. As a legislator, my focus is on supporting responsible budgets, protecting individual freedoms, maintaining local control, and creating opportunities so that future generations can continue to call Wyoming home.

Access to affordable healthcare is a significant concern facing Wyoming families. In a rural state, we need practical solutions that improve access while recognizing that every community has different needs. The Legislature should continue to look for ways to reduce barriers, support rural healthcare providers, increase transparency, strengthen the healthcare workforce, and encourage innovation, such as tele-health. Healthcare decisions impact families, seniors, businesses, and taxpayers, and their voices need to be included. My commitment remains the same — listen to the people of House District 57, review the information, and work toward solutions that serve my community.

I do not support the selling of Wyoming’s public lands. They support livelihoods, agriculture, energy industries, wildlife, hunting, recreation, and way of life. Decisions about land management must prioritize the people who live, work, and raise families here. I believe local voices should be at the center of conversations about land management because Wyoming people understand Wyoming land. It’s crucial that we protect these lands for future generations and ensure they remain accessible for everyone.

Property taxes impact families across Wyoming, especially those on fixed incomes and those concerned about being priced out of their homes. At the same time, we must recognize that local governments rely on revenue to provide essential services. The challenge is finding responsible solutions that provide meaningful relief while understanding the impacts on our communities. My role as a representative is not to push my own agenda but to represent the people of House District 57. Through my survey initiative, I gather input from constituents and use it to guide my votes on issues such as property tax reform.

I believe the government’s role is not to create winners and losers but to create an environment where Wyoming businesses, workers, and communities can succeed. Wyoming’s future depends on honoring our traditional industries while also being open to new opportunities. Economic growth should happen in a way that protects Wyoming values, supports local communities, and keeps decision-making close to the people.

When I accept PAC donations, I always make it clear that my votes are dedicated to the people of House District 57. I believe that transparency and accountability are fundamental in public service. Voters have the right to know who supports candidates and how campaigns are financed. Campaign finance systems should be clear, transparent, and accessible to the public. Any reforms should aim to enhance trust while ensuring that everyday Wyoming citizens can still participate in the electoral process.